MassVoter.com← Needham Select BoardNeedham Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
October 9, 2018
14 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Daniel P. Matthews, John A. Bulian, Maurice P. Handel, Matthew D. Borrelli, Marianne B. Cooley
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Executive Session: (Exception 3)
Enter into Executive Session
The Board of Selectmen vote to enter into Executive Session. Exception 3 - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Board of Selectmen vote to enter into Executive Session. Exception 3 - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Borrelli)
Public Hearing: Eversource Energy, Grant of Location - Fair Oaks Park
Approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 34 feet of conduit in Fair Oaks Park
The Board of Selectmen approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 34 feet of conduit in Fair Oaks Park. This work is necessary to provide new underground electric service at 9 Fair Oaks Park, Needham.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board of Selectmen approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 34 feet of conduit in Fair Oaks Park. This work is necessary to provide new underground electric service at 9 Fair Oaks Park, Needham. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)
Public Hearing: Lightower Fiber Networks, Grant of Location - 2nd Avenue
Approve and sign a petition from Lightower Fiber Networks to lay and maintain underground conduit, with cables placed therein under the surface of the following public way or private ways: 1)...
The Board of Selectmen approve and sign a petition from Lightower Fiber Networks to lay and maintain underground conduit, with cables placed therein under the surface of the following public way or private ways: 1) install approximately 40 feet of (1) 4 inch PVC communication conduit from existing Electric MH #28549 northeasterly on Second Avenue to the private property line of 254 Second Avenue. The conduit will be installed by Lightower and will serve to provide telecommunication service to the business at 254 Second Avenue, Needham from the existing Lightower network.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board of Selectmen approve and sign a petition from Lightower Fiber Networks to lay and maintain underground conduit, with cables placed therein under the surface of the following public way or private ways: 1) install approximately 40 feet of (1) 4 inch PVC communication conduit from existing Electric MH #28549 northeasterly on Second Avenue to the private property line of 254 Second Avenue. The conduit will be installed by Lightower and will serve to provide telecommunication service to the business at 254 Second Avenue, Needham from the existing Lightower network. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)
Appointments and Consent Agenda
Approve the Appointments and Consent Agenda as presented
The Board of Selectmen vote to approve the Appointments and Consent Agenda as presented. APPOINTMENTS: No Appointments were made at this meeting. CONSENT AGENDA: 1. Accept the following donation made to the Needham Community Revitalization Trust Fund: $1000 from New Year's Needham Inc. 2. Approve a Special One Day Wines & Malt Beverages License for Maxwell Sparr of Trip Advisor who is hosting an event "Anaplan User Happy Hour" on Wednesday, October 10, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The event will be held at Trip Advisor, 400 First Avenue, Needham.. 3. Water & Sewer Abatement Order #1262 4. Approve Open Session minutes from 9/5/2018, 9/11/2018, 9/17/2018, 9/25/2018, and 10/1/2018; approve Executive Session minutes from 9/11/2018. 5. Grant permission for the following residents to hold block parties: Name Address Party Party Party Party Location Date Rain Date Time Jill Cotter 15Holland St. Holland St. 10/14/18 10/21/18 4pm-7pm Anne McCaffrey107 Hoover Rd. Hoover Rd. 10/20/18 N/A 3pm-7:30pm between Manning & Webster John Diaz 114 Richdale Richdale Rd. 10/27/18 10/28/18 2pm-10pm Road
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Board of Selectmen vote to approve the Appointments and Consent Agenda as presented. APPOINTMENTS: No Appointments were made at this meeting. CONSENT AGENDA: 1. Accept the following donation made to the Needham Community Revitalization Trust Fund: $1000 from New Year's Needham Inc. 2. Approve a Special One Day Wines & Malt Beverages License for Maxwell Sparr of Trip Advisor who is hosting an event "Anaplan User Happy Hour" on Wednesday, October 10, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The event will be held at Trip Advisor, 400 First Avenue, Needham.. 3. Water & Sewer Abatement Order #1262 4. Approve Open Session minutes from 9/5/2018, 9/11/2018, 9/17/2018, 9/25/2018, and 10/1/2018; approve Executive Session minutes from 9/11/2018. 5. Grant permission for the following residents to hold block parties: Name Address Party Party Party Party Location Date Rain Date Time Jill Cotter 15Holland St. Holland St. 10/14/18 10/21/18 4pm-7pm Anne McCaffrey107 Hoover Rd. Hoover Rd. 10/20/18 N/A 3pm-7:30pm between Manning & Webster John Diaz 114 Richdale Richdale Rd. 10/27/18 10/28/18 2pm-10pm Road Second: Mr. Handel. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Handel)
Public Hearing: Transfer of All Alcoholic Beverages License Needham 365 Bev,
Approve the application for: (A) a transfer of All Alcohol License under the Town of Needham Rules and Regulations Applicable To The Sale of Alcoholic Beverages in Hotels to Needham 365 Bev, LLC...
The Board of Selectmen approve the application for: (A) a transfer of All Alcohol License under the Town of Needham Rules and Regulations Applicable To The Sale of Alcoholic Beverages in Hotels to Needham 365 Bev, LLC, Najwa Murphy, Manager, and to forward the approved Alcohol License application to the ABCC for approval; and (B) a Common Victualler License.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board of Selectmen approve the application for: (A) a transfer of All Alcohol License under the Town of Needham Rules and Regulations Applicable To The Sale of Alcoholic Beverages in Hotels to Needham 365 Bev, LLC, Najwa Murphy, Manager, and to forward the approved Alcohol License application to the ABCC for approval; and (B) a Common Victualler License. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)
Public Hearing: Removal of (1) Public Shade Tree at 195 Harris Avenue,
Continue Public Hearing for the removal of one (1) Public Shade Tree at 195 Harris Avenue to Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at 7 p.m. to gather additional information and input from interested parties
The Board of Selectmen continue Public Hearing for the removal of one (1) Public Shade Tree at 195 Harris Avenue to Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at 7 p.m. to gather additional information and input from interested parties.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board of Selectmen continue Public Hearing for the removal of one (1) Public Shade Tree at 195 Harris Avenue to Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at 7 p.m. to gather additional information and input from interested parties. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Borrelli)
Town Manager
Approve and sign the Memorandum of Agreement with the Needham Independent Public Employee Association for FY2019-FY2021 and the Memorandum of Agreement with the Building Custodians & Trades...
The Board approve and sign the Memorandum of Agreement with the Needham Independent Public Employee Association for FY2019-FY2021 and the Memorandum of Agreement with the Building Custodians & Trades Independent Association FY2019 and FY2020 to FY2022.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board approve and sign the Memorandum of Agreement with the Needham Independent Public Employee Association for FY2019-FY2021 and the Memorandum of Agreement with the Building Custodians & Trades Independent Association FY2019 and FY2020 to FY2022. Second: Mr. Bulian. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Bulian)
Support Article 1 - Fund Collective Bargaining Agreement - BCTIA in the Special Town Meeting Warrant
The Board of Selectmen vote to support Article 1 - Fund Collective Bargaining Agreement - BCTIA in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Board of Selectmen vote to support Article 1 - Fund Collective Bargaining Agreement - BCTIA in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Cooley)
Support Article 2 - Fund Collective Bargaining Agreement DPW/NIPEA in the Special Town Meeting Warrant
The Board of Selectmen vote to support Article 2 - Fund Collective Bargaining Agreement DPW/NIPEA in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Board of Selectmen vote to support Article 2 - Fund Collective Bargaining Agreement DPW/NIPEA in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Handel. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Handel)
Support Article 5 - Amend the FY2019 RTS Enterprise Fund Budget in the Special Town Meeting Warrant
The Board of Selectmen vote to support Article 5 - Amend the FY2019 RTS Enterprise Fund Budget in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Board of Selectmen vote to support Article 5 - Amend the FY2019 RTS Enterprise Fund Budget in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Borrelli)
Support Article 6 - Amend the FY2019 Sewer Enterprise Fund Budget in the Special Town Meeting Warrant
The Board of Selectmen vote to support Article 6 - Amend the FY2019 Sewer Enterprise Fund Budget in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Board of Selectmen vote to support Article 6 - Amend the FY2019 Sewer Enterprise Fund Budget in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Handel. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Handel)
Support Article 7 - Amend the FY2019 Water Enterprise Fund Budget in the Special Town Meeting Warrant
The Board of Selectmen vote to support Article 7 - Amend the FY2019 Water Enterprise Fund Budget in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Board of Selectmen vote to support Article 7 - Amend the FY2019 Water Enterprise Fund Budget in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Handel. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Handel)
Authorize the Chair, in conjunction with the Town Manager, to prepare a letter to the editor stating the Board's support approving the override question on the ballot as it relates to Article 10 -...
The Board vote to authorize the Chair, in conjunction with the Town Manager, to prepare a letter to the editor stating the Board's support approving the override question on the ballot as it relates to Article 10 - Appropriate for Public Safety Buildings Construction.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Handel that the Board vote to authorize the Chair, in conjunction with the Town Manager, to prepare a letter to the editor stating the Board's support approving the override question on the ballot as it relates to Article 10 - Appropriate for Public Safety Buildings Construction. Second: Mr. Bulian. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Handel, second: Bulian)
Adjourn
Adjourn the Board of Selectmen meeting of Tuesday, October 9, 2018
The Board of Selectmen vote to adjourn the Board of Selectmen meeting of Tuesday, October 9, 2018.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Board of Selectmen vote to adjourn the Board of Selectmen meeting of Tuesday, October 9, 2018. Second: Mr. Handel. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Handel)
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